Woman Protester Dragged By Hair In Hyderabad , Kavitha Calls For Telangana Police Apology

A disturbing video surfaced on Wednesday, showcasing a female protester being forcibly dragged by her hair by a policewoman in Hyderabad. The incident unfolded at the agricultural university in Rajendranagar. K Kavitha, a leader of the BRS, shared the video, demanding an apology from the Telangana Police for their aggressive conduct. The footage depicts two female police officers on a scooter pursuing a woman protester attempting to escape. The pillion rider seized the protester's hair while the scooter was in motion, causing the protester to fall before the officers halted.

"The recent incident involving Telangana police is deeply concerning and absolutely unacceptable. Dragging a peaceful student protester and unleashing abrasive behaviour on the protestor raises serious questions about the need for such aggressive tactics by the police. This arrogant behavior demands an unconditional apology from the Telangana Police. Urging the Human Rights Commission to take swift and strict action against those involved. This behavior cannot become a norm and must be condemned by all alike. @India_NHRC," Kavitha posted on X along with the video.

The recent incident involving Telangana police is deeply concerning and absolutely unacceptable. Dragging a peaceful student protester and unleashing abrasive behaviour on the protestor raises serious questions about the need for such aggressive tactics by the police.

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— Kavitha Kalvakuntla (@RaoKavitha) January 24, 2024

The police assured that they would investigate the matter as soon as they became aware of the viral video. The incident occurred during student protests against the allocation of university land for a new high court building construction, prompting the police to attempt preventive custody.

Telangana ABVP revealed that the woman subjected to hair-pulling was an ABVP leader. "@ABVPVoice activist was manhandled in Telangana. Her fault? She was protesting against the Telangana Government because the land for an educational institution was allocated for a court. In Bharat, we worship women, and in this new Bharat, there will be zero tolerance for those who dare to drag a woman by hair," ABVP posted, emphasizing the need for respect for women in the country.